Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 34 | 29 | 33 | 24 | 120 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 26 | 37 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Suns snuck past the Hornets 120-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. The Hornets are in a full-on tailspin; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.